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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur gives rousing send-off ceremony to 65-athletes strong Team India’s Deaflympics 2021 contingent
India will be the next big sporting powerhouse, be it in Olympics, Paralympics or Deaflympics: Shri Anurag Thakur
India’s Deaflympics 2021 contingent received a rousing send-off on Monday ahead of embarking for the Games, starting May 1. Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Nisith Pramanik and other dignitaries graced the occasion.
A total of 65 athletes will be participating at the Games in Caxias Du Sul, Brazil, making it the largest and the youngest contingent ever from India to participate in the Deaflympics. They will participate in a total of 11 sports disciplines: Athletics, Badminton, Judo, Golf, Karate, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and Wrestling. The Games are scheduled from May 1 to May 15.
Showering the contingent with the best of wishes, Shri Anurag Thakur mentioned, “On behalf of everyone in the country, I not only give the best of wishes to all of you but also want to say that you have already shown your mettle by getting selected to represent India for the Games. Since this is the biggest contingent, I also believe we will also get the highest number of medals from Brazil. India will be the next big sporting powerhouse, be it in Olympics, Paralympics or Deaflympics. India will not stop. This century is ours and we will keep on unfurling India’s flag on all sporting arena.”
The Union Minister also spoke about the immense support provided to the athletes by the All India Sports Council for the Deaf  and the Sports Authority of India. “Both the AISCD and SAI have given a lot of support to the athletes. A 30-day National Coaching Camp was facilitated across the SAI centres for the Deaflympics-bound athletes. Besides that, SAI arranged everything for the athletes like giving them kits, ceremonial dress for the Deaflympics as well as arranging for their accommodation, lodging, boarding and transportation.”
Mentioning about the kind of inspiration the contingent can provide to Young India, Shri Nisith Pramanik said, “We have seen the country’s sports ecosystem ever evolving as per the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and also our Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur. Our Prime Minister’s clarion call of ‘Cheer For India’ has remained the game-changer. Be it the Olympics, Paralympics or Deaflympics, India has been set for utmost glory in sports.
Mentioning about the Brazil Deaflympics, he added, “We have the biggest contingent in Deaflympics this time. You have already become a great inspiration for Young India. The way you overcame all the hurdles is noteworthy. Also, from what I see, your passion and energy to win medals in radiating even before you have left for Brazil!”
India had sent a delegation of 46 participants in the last Deaflympics in Turkey in 2017, bagging a total of 5 medals, which included 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
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Ministry of Culture
Government extends last date for receipt of nominations for the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 upto 15.6.2020
The Ministry of Culture invites nominations for awarding Gandhi Peace Prize every year. The nominations are to be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Procedure for Gandhi Peace Prize which is available on Ministry of Culture, Government of India’s web-site: www.indiaculture.nic.in.
For the year 2020, last date for receiving the nominations was 30th April 2020. Due to COVID-19 lockdown throughout the country, the last date for receipt of nominations for the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 has now been extended upto and including 15.6.2020.
The nominations/recommendations in prescribed proforma may kindly be sent by mail / e-mail to:
Ms. Nirupama Kotru, Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Culture
Room No. 334-C, Shastri Bhavan,
New Delhi
Telefax No. 011-23381198
Email: jsmuseakad-culture[at]gov[dot]in
mdehuri.rgi[at]nic[dot]in
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT and Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State in Electronics and IT to release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing” tomorrow
To cater next-generation digital manufacturing and mitigate immediate disabilities of local industries, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, Communications & Railways and Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing” tomorrow. Shri Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  and Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Departments of Industry & Commerce and Information Technology, Telangana Government will attend the event along with senior officials from MeitY.
Additive Manufacturing  has immense potential to revolutionize India’s manufacturing and industrial production landscape through digital processes, communication, imaging, architecture and engineering. With the release of the Strategy by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Innovation and R&D ecosystem will be encouraged in PPP mode to transform existing research knowledgebase to develop Additive Manufacturing grade materials, 3D printer machines and printed indigenous products for vast domestic and international market in various sectors including electronics, photonics, medical device, agro and food processing etc.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala from August 4 TO 7, 2018
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala from August 4 to 7, 2018.
The President will land in Telangana on the evening of August 4, 2018. On August 5, 2018, the President will grace and address the 7th convocation of IIT Hyderabad. On the same day, the President will visit Tamil Nadu to meet Dr M Karunanidhi in the Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
On August 6, 2018, the President will inaugurate the ‘Festival of Democracy’ in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the conclusion of the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
On August 7, 2018, the President will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur, before returning to Delhi.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is organizing one-day National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign tomorrow
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is organizing one-day National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign on 26th September, 2023 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Secretary . The Conference will be attended by officers from Ministries, States, UTs, Organizations and panelists on different subjects. Secretary  and Secretary  will address the conference. Key Note addresses will be delivered by Dr. Ashok Gulati on ‘Moving from production centric to a food systems approach’ and Dr. Harish Damodaran on ‘From Green Revolution 1.0 to Green Revolution 2.0’.
The Conference will be held on a participative mode, including panel discussions on identified topics viz.
1. Climate Resilient Agriculture and Modernization
2. Availability and Innovation in Fertilizer Sector
3. Strategy for Pulses, Maize and Oilseeds during Rabi
4. Digital Technology in Agriculture, involving State Government Officers, Central Ministries and experts for fruitful, result oriented participation and discussions.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Amit Shah to inaugurate the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi tomorrow
NTRI will be the premier National Institute for promotion and preservation of Tribal Heritage and Culture and nerve-center of tribal research
More than 100 tribal artisans and tribal dance performers from across the country will show case their indigenous products and dances
As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the National Tribal Research Institute on the 7th of June 2022 in New Delhi.
The NTRI will be a premier national level institute and become the nerve-center of tribal concerns, issues and matters in academic, executive and legislative fields. It will collaborate and network with reputed research institutes, Universities, organizations as well as academic bodies and resource Centres. It wil Monitor projects of Tribal Research Institutes, Centres of Excellence , research scholars of NFS and set up norms for improvement in the quality of research and training. Its other activities would be to provide policy inputs to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as well as State Welfare Departments, Design studies and programs that improve or support socio-economic aspects of tribal lifestyles, creating and maintenance of Database of PMAAGY, providing guidelines in Setting and running of Tribal Museums and Showcasing rich tribal cultural heritage of India under one umbrella.
Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, other cabinet and state Ministers including Minister of Law and Justice, Sh. Kiren Rijiju; MoS Tribal Affairs Smt Renuka Singh Saruta; MoS Tribal affairs Sh. Bishweswar Tudu; MoS Minority affairs Sh. John Barla and MoS Rural Development and Steel Sh. Faggan Singh Kulaste and other dignitaries will grace the occasion.
An exhibition showcasing the achievements of Tribal Affairs Ministry under the leadership of the Prime Minister will be displayed. More than 100 tribal artisans and tribal dance troupes across country will show case their indigenous products and performances.
The event will be live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. The exhibition will be open for the public from 2 PM onwards and at 6 pm the tribal troupes will give dance performance.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls upon media organisations to come up with awareness campaigns on various pressing health issues
There is a need for creating public awareness on the benefits of vaccines: Vice President
CSR gives companies a wonderful opportunity to give back to society: VP
Vice President unveils the documentary 'Sanjeevani: The Journey'
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today said that media organizations can play a more proactive role in spreading awareness on the importance of various health-related issues. He called upon media organisations to come up with awareness campaigns on various pressing health issues to educate the masses.
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu was unveiling 'Sanjeevani: The Journey', a documentary encapsulating Network18 and Federal Bank’s campaign – Sanjeevani: A Shot of Life, which aims at spreading awareness and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Stressing the importance of vaccination, Shri Naidu said, "Vaccination plays an important role in preventing many life-threatening diseases. Therefore, the focus should be on creating public awareness on the benefits of vaccines, especially in rural areas."
Shri Naidu lauded the government, healthcare workers and the citizens for their collective efforts in the administration of over 183 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine in India, till date. He appealed to those who were yet to get vaccinated to shed vaccine hesitancy and get vaccinated.
Underlining the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, Shri Naidu said that CSR gives companies a wonderful opportunity to give back to society. He said that CSR is not mere charity or philanthropy but a responsibility towards making a difference in the lives of people.
Shri Santosh Menon, Chief Content Officer, Shri Puneet Singhvi, CEO, Network 18 Digital, Smt. Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC TV18, Shri Anand Narsimhan, Managing Editor, Special Projects Network 18, senior executives from Network 18 and Federal Bank and others were present.
AYUSH
Countrywide “AYUSH COVID -19 Counselling Helpline” operationalized
A dedicated community support helpline has been operationalised by the Union Ministry of Ayush to provide AYUSH-based approaches and solutions for the challenges raised by Covid-19. The toll-free number is 14443. The helpline is operational pan-India from 6 am to 12 midnight-all seven days of a week.
Through the helpline 14443, experts from different streams of Ayush, namely Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani & Siddha would be available to address queries of the general masses. These experts would not only be providing counselling and feasible remedies to the patients but would also guide them about the availability of nearby Ayush facilities.
The experts would also be suggesting post COVID-19 rehabilitation and management approaches to the patients. The helpline is IVR  equipped and currently available in Hindi and English languages. Other languages will be added in due course of time. The helpline will initially take 100 calls simultaneously and the capacity would be increased in future, as per requirements. Through the helpline, the Ministry of Ayush aims to contribute to the community-wide effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. The effort is supported by the NGO Project StepOne.
Notably, the AYUSH systems are among the oldest living medical systems used for health and wellbeing and are formally recognised in the country. The use of these systems has increased during the current pandemic due to their unique approaches for strengthening host defence. These are found useful as effective, safer, conveniently accessible, and affordable prophylaxis in the management of COVID-19. In addition, the therapeutic potentials have also been explored and two potential Polyherbal formulations namely AYUSH-64, an Ayurvedic formulation developed by CCRAS and KabasuraKudineer of Siddha system has been found effective in the management of mild to moderate Covid-19 conditions. The Ministry of AYUSH is promoting these medicines extensively for the benefit of common people.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Technologies developed by ICAR have significantly contributed to increase in agriculture production
The ARYA and student READY schemes are proving to be very effective in attracting rural educated youth to agriculture
Agri-incubation centers are encouraging new startups
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh has said that the technologies developed by the ICAR have significantly contributed to an increase in foodgrain, horticultural crops, milk, fish and eggs production. Addressing In-Session Meeting of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare “ on Agri-entrepreneurship and Start-ups for enhancing farmer’s income” today, he said that besides aiming to double farmers’ income, Hon'ble Prime Minister has also given priority to Start-up India Mission. The ICAR has added this dimension in the field of agriculture which will provide employment opportunities to the youth along with income enhancement of the farmers. In this direction, several steps have been taken at different levels including providing training to the farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendras on various subjects related to agriculture under the Entrepreneurship Development Programs  and support with technical resources.
The Minister informed that in order to make agriculture more attractive to rural educated youth, the Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture  scheme is proving to be very effective. The Student READY  programme has also been initiated to reorient graduates of agriculture and allied subjects for ensuring and assuring employability and developing entrepreneurs. The ICAR has also setup a network of 25 Agri-business Incubation  Centers, keeping in view the spectrum of technologies, available infrastructure and the core competency of the institutes. The efforts of these centers are resulting in new startups which are coming in the market. Encouraged by all these efforts, entrepreneurs/start-ups have demonstrated their achievements at state and national levels.
The Minister concluded by requesting the members present to provide their suggestions and support to the programmes & activities; and hoped for cooperation for their successful implementation.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard carries out massive cleanliness drive across the country as part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’
Over 22,000 people from different walks of life join in & collect 16,000 kgs of garbage to realise Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean & prosperous India
Displaying its commitment towards cleanliness and environment protection, Indian Coast Guard  carried out a massive cleanliness drive across the country on October 01, 2023, as part of ‘Swachhata Pakhdawa: Swachhata Hi Seva’. Under ‘Ek Tarikh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’, the ICG orchestrated a coast-to-coast mission aimed at uniting people from all walks of life and creating awareness about the importance of cleanliness. The drive spanned the entire coastal belt, from the pristine Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the East to the captivating coastal areas of mainland India and the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands in the West.
The cleanliness drive witnessed an extraordinary show of unity and responsibility. The ICG officers, personnel, their families, school children, NGOs and local communities enthusiastically participated in the drive across the country. A total of 22,346 people came together, shouldering the responsibility of cleaning their surroundings. Collectively, they collected 16,055 kilograms of garbage in specially designed gunny bags. This act reflected the sense of people’s responsibility towards the environment. It was a shining example of the success of the mass movement launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government to realise Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean and prosperous India. To emphasise the significance of environmental preservation, the ICG used only biodegradable collection material during the drive. The initiative not only cleaned the coastal regions but was successful in fostering a sense of unity and responsibility among all the people.
In Delhi NCR, special cleanliness drives and plantation activities took place at the ICG headquarters in New Delhi and Noida, led by DG Rakesh Pal. Officers, enrolled personnel, civilian staff, families and students from Kendriya Vidyalaya actively participated in the activities in and around ICG office spaces and residential premises, as part of the ‘Ek Tarikh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ initiative. In addition, the ICG ran a social media campaign with hashtags #SpecialSwachhtaCampaign3.0, #SwachhBharat and #SwachhtaHiSeva-SHS to encourage the people, especially the youth, to ensure cleanliness.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to all those security personnel who were martyred in the line of duty during the Parliament attack in 2001.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I pay my tributes to all those security personnel who were martyred in the line of duty during the Parliament attack in 2001. Their service to the nation and supreme sacrifice continues to inspire every citizen."
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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

After reviewing the cash position of the Central Government, the Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending December 2022 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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October 04, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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October 12, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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October 19, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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October 27, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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November 02, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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November 09, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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November 16, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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November 23, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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November 30, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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December 07, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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December 14, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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December 21, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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December 28, 2022
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10,000
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6,000
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6,000
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22,000
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Total
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130,000
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78,000
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78,000
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2,86,000
The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India will have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors, after giving due notice to the market. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
102 nd Birth Anniversary of Shri Dattopant Thengadi celebrated
102nd Birth Anniversary of Shri Dattopant Thengadi was celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today by Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education & Development .
Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Chief Guest of the event, paid tribute to Dattopant Thengadi on the 102nd Birth anniversary. He highlighted the contribution of Thengadi in the field of Workers’ education and envisioning universal social security schemes. Shri Yadav also launched an educational video on Digital Literacy prepared by the Board along with the QR code for easy access to the training content of the DTNBWED. Maternal Benefits Claim portal of ESIC was also launched during the event by Shri Yadav.
Speaking on this occasion Shri Yadav advised the Board to develop educational material on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence which will be helpful in upskilling the workforce. He also spoke on the importance of convergence of schemes of different ministries  for delivery of benefits, capacity enhancement and creation of opportunities to the workers in the unorganized sector.
Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State and Guest of Honour for the event spoke on the contribution of Shri Thengadi in workers’ development and advised the board to expand the activities to ensure that every worker is digitally literate.
Shri Virjesh Upadhyay, Chairman, DNTBWED highlighted the importance of cultivation of idealistic attitude among workers, a key tenet of Shri Dattopant’s philosophy. He said that the Training Programmes of the Board aim to create an enlightened and disciplined work force and strive to bring about desirable behavioral changes in the organized, unorganized and rural sector workforce.
Ms. Nandita Gupta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment welcomed the guests and Shri Rahul Bhagat, DG, DTNBWED proposed the vote of thanks.
About Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development
Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development  is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Started in 1958, the Workers Education Scheme in India has been playing a very significant role in our national development; the Scheme of Workers Education aims to create and increase awareness and educate workforce for their effective participation in the socio-economic development of the country. To achieve these objectives, various training programmes are conducted by the Board for the workers of formal and informal sectors at national, regional and unit levels through a network of 50 Regional and 09 Sub-Regional Directorates spread all over the country and an apex Training Institute viz. Indian Institute of Workers Education  at Mumbai.